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Embracing cutting edge techniques combined with live on the spot looping, EOTO is pioneering a whole new approach to this emerging genre of dance music. The duo creates samples in real time by playing; cutting and mixing every sound live before the audience. Using nothing pre-recorded they blend an array of live instruments including vocals, keyboards, bass, guitar, hand drums and a full drum kit as they twist and loop each sound into music that would easily suit a soundtrack for a sci-fi movie. With leagues of sold-out theater performances in 2009 and a seemingly endless tour, EOTO fine-tunes their approach and skill with each and every show, leaving the next performance more unique then the last.
Mimosa has made a distinct mark on the west coast sound in the past two years and has become one of the top west coast exports. This young producer’s energy whilst performing is magnetic; the word has spread fast and Mimosa has recently shared the stage with the likes Benga, Skream, Rusko, Datsik, Glitch Mob, Pretty Lights, Bassnectar and Flying Lotus, playing shows across the US and festivals like Coachella, Symbiosis Gathering, Burning Man and Decibel Festival. Fans know Mimosa as someone who brings a good-time energy that is as fierce as it is friendly, taking them on journeys through urban chaos and ecstasy.
Since 2007 MartyParty has produced sets of original music that range from melodic instrumental hip hop to bassline oriented dubstep. MartyParty has started a movement back towards the power of the melody and the harmony in electronic composition. Song writing has always been Marty’s passion instead of the typical beat style dj production. The music is a hybrid of electronic music and hip hop that together form a totally new flavor of urban beat with the hypnotic elements of electronic music and hard-hitting bass. The MartyParty live performance is an intense journey that pulls together the MartyParty songs overlaid with urban samples triggered live. The result is a true “crunky” and “hyphy” experience like no other.
Together the artists will bring earth shattering bass and driving beats to select west coast venues this fall. For more information about the artists check out: EOTO, MiMOSA and MartyParty
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Crank It Online
Cut from the same cloth as Animal Liberation Orchestra, G-Love and the Special Sauce, or the Dave Matthews Band comes a jam-pop band for the 21st century known as the Heavy Pets. This Florida-based collective has been touring like mad since their inception five years ago, and have finally delivered their first full-length studio album. The result is a sturdy, uplifting project that could cement the Heavy Pets as the next band to break the mold and enter the mainstream.
The current lineup consisting of Jeff Lloyd (guitar), Mike Garulli (guitar), Jim Wuest (keyboards), Justin Carney (bass), Jaime Newitt (drums) are all exceptional musicians, and even share vocal duties when necessary. They do a superb job of blending excellent harmonies, blues riffs, hip-hop, and straight up rock n’ roll to create a familiar sound that frankly no one can turn down.
Whether it’s the pop-melodies of the opening track “Drenched”, the 70s-ish rhythm and blues ballad “Grace Blix”, or the Flobots-like rap and rock tune “Lazy Ana”, this self-titled project is full of catchy hooks and pleasing songs.
The band also displays wonderful vocal range on the gritty “How Would I”, and show off their jazz chops on the groovy “Spin Round”.
Although the band is best known for their fiery live performances, they are obviously comfortable in the studio as well. Each song is well-produced and radio-friendly. It would not be surprising to hear the reggae-infused, sun-splashed “No More Time” making the rounds on adult alternative and college radio stations soon.
The group is hard to classify with so many styles they draw upon, but the bottom line is that the Heavy Pets are downright fun. Get in line with this up-and-coming band so you can tell your friends you were into these guys before they made it big.
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The Grateful Web, Tim Hurley
The Rev Room is excited to welcome back EOTO for a special Live PA Dub Step session on Monday November 29. EOTO is the funky electronic brainchild of String Cheese Incident members Michael Travis and Jason Hann. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to see EOTO before then you know the show is 100% improvised and no two shows are alike (only alike in that they are equally AWESOME). $10 advance tickets will go on sale on Friday Sept 3 for this All Ages show. Boom goes the dynamite.
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LoveLiveMusic.com
The Heavy Pets are single handedly helping to create a live music scene in the Sunshine State. They are bringing the popularity that they have gained on the East Coast and through playing festy’s back home. Local bands such as the 3 they played with on Friday night are greatly benefiting from the hype surrounding THP. Big up to THP for revolutionizing the way Floridians get to hear local music and for sharing their fans with other local acts. Definately check these guys out if you have not already. They have a climactic sound that will not be featured on small stages much longer. Get it while you can!
Live Music Shots
The big show for the Thursday night kickoff was EOTO. The acronym stands for “End of Time Observatory;” Eoto is also a Japanese word meaning “good sound.” The duo (comprised of Michael Travis and Jason Hann, both previously of String Cheese Incident) create live electronic and dub-step all improvised. There’s no set list and no pre-recorded samples, so audience participation influences where they take the music. The two hour set sent the sizeable crowd into a dub-stepper’s paradise, all bouncing and shaking in unison to EOTO’s belly thumping whomp.
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